Which stations serve Nantong and Hefei?

Nantong, Nantong West, Rugao, Haian serve Nantong; Hefei South, Hefei serve Hefei.

Nantong to Hefei Train

南通 → 合肥

Nantong to Hefei takes between 2 hours 27 minutes and 7 hours 39 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 06:35 and the last at 18:25. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3152	06:35Nantong	11:32Hefei South	4h57m
D2206	07:13Nantong West	10:12Hefei South	2h59m
D3064	10:40Nantong West	13:43Hefei South	3h03m
D3064	11:02Rugao	13:43Hefei South	2h41m
D3064	11:16Haian	13:43Hefei South	2h27m
K91	11:58Nantong	19:37Hefei	7h39m
D3156	16:36Nantong	19:49Hefei South	3h13m
D3156	17:03Rugao	19:49Hefei South	2h46m
D3156	17:18Haian	19:49Hefei South	2h31m
D5562	17:48Nantong West	21:00Hefei	3h12m
D5562	18:10Rugao	21:00Hefei	2h50m
D5562	18:25Haian	21:00Hefei	2h35m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nantong and Hefei

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nantong and Hefei. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Nantong

Nantong南通
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nantong West南通西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Rugao如皋
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Haian海安
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Hefei

Hefei South合肥南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1Rail Transit Line 4Rail Transit Line 5
Hefei合肥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1Rail Transit Line 3

At a Glance

Route	Nantong (南通) to Hefei (合肥)
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Direct services	12
Fastest journey	2 hours 27 minutes on D3064 (11:16 to 13:43)
First train	06:35 D3152 from Nantong
Last train	18:25 D5562 from Haian
Departure stations on timetable	Nantong, Nantong West, Rugao, Haian
Arrival stations on timetable	Hefei South, Hefei
Train types in snapshot	D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nantong to Hefei train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Nantong and Hefei.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.